Prescription drugs are divided into three tiers according to clinical effectiveness and, in part, cost-effectiveness. The SSN covers the first tier in all cases, but covers the second tier only in hospitals, and does not cover the third. For some categories of drugs, therapeutic plans are mandated, and prescriptions must follow clinical guidelines.
Dental health care is included in the LEAs for specific populations such as children (0–16 years old), vulnerable people (the disabled, people with HIV, people with rare diseases), and individuals who need dental health care in some urgent/emergency cases. For other people, dental care is generally not covered and is paid for out of pocket (OOP).